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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.70, 22,531.26 and 10,042.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.70, 22,531.26 and 10,042.78 is: 13,854.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.70 : 22,531.26 = 10,042.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.70/22,531.26 = 10,042.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.70x = 22,531.26 × 10,042.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.70x = 226,276,487.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,276,487.30/16,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,854.20

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